Federal Minister Klara Geywitz visits INSTATIQ at BAUMA 2025 – A strong signal for 3D concrete printing
Apr 22, 25
Federal Minister Klara Geywitz's visit to INSTATIQ at BAUMA 2025 highlights the growing importance of automation and robotics for the future of construction. The focus was on the enormous potential of 3D concrete printing to accelerate construction processes, the use of this technology as a solution to the shortage of skilled workers, and the need for more efficient approval procedures.
Munich, 7 April 2025 – BAUMA, the world's largest trade fair for construction machinery, building material machines, mining machines, construction vehicles and construction equipment, opened its doors in Munich from 7 to 13 April 2025. With more than 3,500 exhibitors and around 600,000 visitors, it offered a unique platform for innovations and international exchange in the construction industry.
A special highlight was the visit of the German Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction, Klara Geywitz, to the INSTATIQ stand. The dialogue focused on the necessity of faster, digital construction processes and the regulatory hurdles for the use of innovative construction methods such as 3D concrete printing. The minister was impressed by the flexibility of the 3D printer and the high productivity of the INSTATIQ Progress One compared to other systems.
Build 50% faster with half as many skilled workers
INSTATIQ demonstrates with its mobile 3D concrete printer how entire houses are created layer by layer from conventional concrete. The company is demonstrating how construction projects can be significantly accelerated – with a reduction of up to 50% in the construction process and labour costs cut to just half of what they usually are. INSTATIQ is thus making a tangible contribution to combating the shortage of skilled workers and making the construction process faster and more economical by using intelligent robotics.
Thanks to the static properties of 3D concrete printing, wall cross-sections can be reduced by more than 20%, resulting in additional living space. In addition, 3D printing saves up to 40% CO₂ compared to traditional sand-lime brick construction – a clear step towards climate-friendly construction.
Approval processes as a stumbling block
In the dialogue with the minister, it became clear that the large-scale use of 3D concrete printing is currently being hampered by lengthy approvals for each individual case. These procedures are time-consuming and costly. A general type approval, which is being sought, could help here, provide planning security and enable the rapid implementation of digital construction processes.
A sign of a new era
The presence of Federal Minister Klara Geywitz at the INSTATIQ stand sends a strong signal for the recognition of future-oriented technologies such as 3D concrete printing. INSTATIQ stands for a construction method that is digital, fast and sustainable, thus addressing key challenges in the industry.
About INSTATIQ:
INSTATIQ is a leading company in the field of 3D concrete printing and construction robotics. As a spin-off of the Putzmeister Group, INSTATIQ combines many years of engineering experience with the latest technology to develop innovative, sustainable and economical construction methods. The company is headquartered in Stuttgart.